Pork Backribs 2.0#/up
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §422In simple termsPork loin back ribs, also called baby back ribs or loin back ribs, the curved rib bones from the top of the loin where the loin meat was pulled. The signature BBQ-style retail rib. Main muscle: M. intercostal.
Back ribs must consist of at least eight ribs and related M. intercostal from a loin. Back rib sections must be intact, and the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae must be removed except that small portions of the vertebrae may remain between the rib ends.
- Key muscles
- M. intercostal
- Removed
- bodies of thoracic vertebrae
- Primal
- Loin
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 295.47¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 288.81¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 297.65¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 287.50¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 297.90¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 304.74¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 297.21¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 289.03¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 287.59¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 302.93¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 301.48¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 284.39¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 282.99¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 291.67¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork backribs 2.0#/up?
$2.95/lb as of 2026-06-26, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's down 1.0% week over week.
Where has backribs 2.0#/up traded recently?
Up 12.8% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is pork backribs 2.0#/up priced?
Wholesale pork backribs 2.0#/up is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_PK602) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
What is IMPS 422?
IMPS 422 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Loin, Back Ribs. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
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